Media Releases Archives: October 2012

Fluoride expert to speak at Schulich Dentistry Research Day

October 9, 2012

Dr. Jaime A. Cury, DDS, PhD, a professor at the Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Brazil will give the John T. Hamilton Lecture as part of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry’s Annual Dentistry Research Day.

Western neuroscientists breakthrough on physical cause of vegetative state

October 3, 2012

Neuroscientists from Western University have made a significant breakthrough in understanding what physically happens in the brain to cause vegetative state and other so-called “disorders of consciousness.”

Former Prime Minister and National Chief headline Indigenous Education Summit

October 2, 2012

The summit, titled Promoting Successful Transitions, brings together community members, educators, policy makers, employers, students and researchers to promote dialogue, share knowledge and build networks for future collaboration.

Western planetary cartographer launches Mars atlas

October 2, 2012

Award-winning Western University planetary cartographer Philip Stooke will officially launch his latest project, The International Atlas of Mars Exploration – The First Five Decades: 1953 to 2003, on Wednesday, October 3 as he addresses the Probus Club of North London at its annual general meeting.